Apricot Snowflake

Seedling of the 'Pikantny' variety from open pollination. Originator — South-Ural Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Potato Growing. Authors: F.M. Gasymov, K.K. Mullaev.

Tree of medium height. Open, moderately leafy and dense crown. Shoots dark red. Buds large — 4.7 mm, protruding. Leaves round, large, green. Leaf base acute, apex short-pointed. Leaf margin serrated. Petiole long, with anthocyanin coloration. Stipules two to three, medium size. Flowers medium, stigma positioned relatively higher than anthers. Petals rounded, moderately closed. Pedicel very short. Flowering and fruiting predominantly on cluster branches and spurs.

Fruits weighing 22-23 g, round in shape. Main skin color yellow, with dark-red covering, isolated spots. Fruit appearance rated 5 points. Flesh light-orange, tender. Dry matter content 11.9%, ascorbic acid 2.5 mg/100g, carotene 7.0 mg/100g. Pit separates freely from the fruit. Pit round in shape, large, brown, separates freely from the flesh.

Flowering and ripening periods are medium. Age of fruiting onset is 4 years. Variety is partially self-fertile.

Cold and drought resistance are high. Susceptibility to fungal diseases and pests is low. High yield. Universal variety.

Advantages of the variety: large fruit size, cold resistance, attractive appearance, good taste qualities, annual fruiting.